Ben Earl slams 'brutal' Nations Championship schedule after England's 25,000-mile tour
England rugby player Ben Earl has criticized the new Nations Championship format after his team endured a grueling July itinerary featuring three Tests in three continents on successive weekends. Steve Borthwick's squad traveled 25,000 miles, taking four long-haul and four short-haul flights in under four weeks, culminating in a victory over Argentina in Santiago del Estero. Earl described the schedule as 'brutal' and questioned why matches could not be hosted in a single country to reduce travel and create a festival atmosphere. The demanding schedule was especially tough for British and Irish Lions players who also toured Australia last summer. Despite the challenges, England secured two wins and remain in contention for the inaugural final on November 29.
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